Ellis Hotel Atlanta, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott
Atlanta, Georgia
176 Peachtree Street NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Original Property Opened in 1913
Historic Hotels of America member since 2023
The City in a Forest, Hollywood of the South, Silicon Peach: Atlanta is hard to classify with a dynamism that’s ever-evolving. With its legendary past and impeccable tradition, the Ellis Hotel Atlanta, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott stands at the heart of this city bursting with wonders both classic and contemporary. Refurbished in 2007, the Ellis Hotel Atlanta with its Neoclassical style resembles the original 1913 hotel. This historic Peachtree Street landmark showcases 127 stylish guestrooms and suites, renovated meeting spaces, award-winning service, and eco-friendly practices that have earned the hotel Green Seal certification.
This Southern city holds many accolades and distinctions. One unique distinction is Atlanta’s claim to two Pulitzer Prize winners for peace: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States. The King Center and The Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum pay tribute to these remarkable Georgians and are but a sliver of the noteworthy sites to visit in this culturally and historically significant city.
Discover
- Gain insight into how in 2006 the first and second floors of the Ellis Hotel Atlanta were rebuilt with rusticated cast stone to include segmental arches, decorative panels, and quoins.
- Admire the white terra-cotta Neoclassical-style details surrounding the windows on the upper floors.
- Marvel at the energy-efficient sash windows on floors three through 15, one of many eco-friendly touches at this Green Seal-certified hotel.
Explore
- Be immersed in the magical aquatic world at Georgia Aquarium. Countless animals, such as beluga whales, manta rays, and whale sharks, reside in the more than 11 million gallons of fresh and marine water.
- Peer into the window of the Yates & Milton Drug Store, an exhibit at the APEX Museum. Moses Amos, the first Black registered pharmacist in Georgia, established the drug store in 1922, where it became a cherished gathering place.
- Glimpse into the imaginative mind of Jim Henson at the Center for Puppetry Arts. The Jim Henson Gallery includes puppets, props, and costumes from Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, Fraggle Rock, The Dark Crystal, Labyrinth, and more.
Experience
- Enjoy a performance at the historic Fox Theatre. Built in 1928, this cultural icon was originally a home for the Shriners organization and boasts soaring domes, minarets and sweeping archways reminiscent of Spain and Egypt.
- Spend the day at the Atlanta History Center. Located on 33 acres, the center comprises two museums, two historic homes, an 1840s farm, a research center, as well as landscaped gardens.
- Delve into the exquisite craftsmanship of The Veiled Rebekah at The High Museum of Art. Carved by Italian Neoclassical sculptor Giovanni Maria Benzoni in 1864, the marble sculpture creates the illusion of light flowing fabric.
- Bike or take a docent-led walking tour of the BeltLine, a network of public parks and multi-use trails dotted with magnolias, dogwoods, Southern pines, and magnificent oaks, as well as official and unofficial art pieces.
Taste
- Enjoy a bite of a bacon, lettuce and fried green tomatoes sandwich prepared by the Terrace Bistro and Lounge at the Ellis Hotel Atlanta.
- Sit outside on a shady patio and indulge in a slice of peach cobbler with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Act like a local and order a glorified steak (hamburger with mayo, lettuce, and tomato) and strings (french fries) with a frosted orange shake at The Varsity, an iconic Atlanta restaurant open since 1928.
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